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Iron Solomon - The Empire
Featuring: Talib Kweli
Producer: Iron Solomon & Isaiah
Album: Monster
Label: Unsigned
For years, people have paid homage to New York City, its 5 boroughs and “air that when inhaled is like smoking a Newport.” And according to infamous battle rapper Iron Solomon, the heart of the city lies within him on his latest release The Empire. Solo gets one of NY’s favorite lyricists, Talib Kweli, to go toe-to-toe with concepts that most NY-born and bred MCs pride themselves upon: being able to make it off the streets. While Iron travels the road often traveled with the hometown tribute, he takes the beaten path away from his familiar home, the battle zone, and gets behind the boards with comrad Isaiah to sample a familiar sound that even Kanye himself had to try once or twice. Definitely one that would show the naysayers that the dude can make a record, The Empire is Iron Solomon’s opening to something bigger than himself; maybe even bigger than New York City? For more from the man of Iron check out DJBooth’s release of Solomon’s last mixtape, Redrum Radio and be on the lookout for his upcoming full-length album, Monster, set for digital release on March 27.
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New York hasn't had much to brag about these days in terms of hip hop, but if you're from NY I'd suggest supporting this record. Iron Solomon and Talib mean business, too.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2012 |
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S@#$ son, this track drove me to cursing.
If the album holds up to this song I'm there. 4 stars (@#$%) |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2012 |
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grand hustle baby
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 966 |
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Yeah this is DOPE!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2012 |
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I like what Iron Solomon is saying, but I don't like his sound/delivery much. The beat is OK, but the chorus is a bit loud. Talib Kweli is excellent on here. He somewhat saves it for me, but not enough to run it back more than once or twice.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2012 |
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Damn!!!! Hot!
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 326 |
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good beat nice sample. kweli is amazing on this one
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2012 |
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Fire!! Best shit I've heard from Kweli in a minute! Big Solomon fan already so nuff said he killed it. Last verse is my favorite part
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2012 |
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